NEWS RELEASE
| Date: |
July 21, 2009 |
| Contact: |
Liz Dixson
Marlin Jackson Fight For Life Foundation
Special Events Coordinator
P: 317-578-5499
www.marlinjackson.org |
MJFFL Foundation hosts "The Marlin Jackson Fight For Life Foundation Bowl"
*The American Dairy Association will present a check to the Marlin Jackson* Fight For Life Foundation from the 20th Annual Ice Cream Social
| Date: |
Wednesday July 22, 2009 |
| Time: |
5pm - 9pm |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Sponsors: |
Marlin Jackson Fight For Life Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis, Vitamin Water, Indianapolis Colts, American Dairy Association & Papa Johns Pizza. |
| Visuals: |
2 teams from each of the 4 Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis will compete against each other for an opportunity to be the Marlin Jackson Fight For Life Bowl Champion. |
The Marlin Jackson Fight For Life Foundation launched its 1st Annual Football Academy in Indianapolis, IN for youth ages 8-13. The foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis for a 5 week program. The academy provided 2 hours of daily flag football training, life skill lessons, & R.A.P. sessions (reaching, accessing, peers).
The foundation serviced approximately 65-80 youth daily Mon-Thurs at each of the 4 Boys & Girls Club. The Marlin Jackson Fight for Life Bowl teams were selected based on participation, attitude, & overall commitment to the program.
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